Tayanah O'Donnell

Dr Tayanah O'Donnell is an Honorary Associate Professor at the ANU Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions (College of Science, Australian National University). As a lawyer and academic, she leads the Oceania node of Future Earth at the Australian Academy of Science, focusing on science-policy-practice integration. Her expertise spans environmental law, climate governance, and coastal policy, with 15+ years of cross-sectoral experience.

Research Focus: Her work examines the intersection of law, geography, and climate adaptation, particularly addressing:

• Legal frameworks for coastal retreat and climate governance
• Urban sustainability transformations
• Complex disaster management systems
• Environmental justice in policy implementation

Publication Trends: Recent articles focus on legal geography, coastal adaptation, and systemic approaches to disaster risk. Key themes include regulatory innovation, stakeholder engagement, and interdisciplinary solutions for environmental challenges.

Professional Networks: Contributes to research groups on Extreme Events, Water/Flooding, and Risk/Resilience. Maintains active policy engagement through publications and institutional leadership.